Wynwood

Arts district with street murals, craft breweries, and heavy nightlife. Safe during the day and busy weekend nights. Sketchy on quiet weeknights - use rideshare late. Has an edge to it.

Former warehouse district turned arts and nightlife area. Famous for Wynwood Walls and murals covering most buildings. During the day, tourists photograph street art, people get coffee at Panther Coffee or breakfast at Zak the Baker, artists work in galleries. It's walkable and feels safe in daylight with constant foot traffic and a creative, young crowd. After dark, it becomes a major nightlife destination - craft breweries, Puerto Rican restaurants, nightclubs and bars open until 5am. Weekends, especially Friday and Saturday nights, see huge crowds moving between venues with DJs and live music everywhere. Timing matters here. Safe during the day and on busy weekend nights when crowds are big. Late weeknight evenings when it empties out can feel sketchy - use rideshare instead of walking alone. The area has an edge. You'll see some drug activity and homeless people, though they usually leave tourists alone. Stick to main streets around Wynwood Walls, don't wander down dark side streets. Police presence has increased recently.